Most protection dog owners are unaware of the dangers of bloat and how it can be prevented or treated. Much of the advise given online or from pet stores is incorrect and can actually put you protection dog more at risk. Advise such as feeding from a raised bowl or putting water in the animals… Read more »

Canine hip Dysplasia can be a common problem amongst many large breed dogs. Many of the breeds which are preferred by protection dog trainers can be susceptible to Dysplasia. When in the market for a trained protection dog or a puppy that you wish to have protection dog trained, you always want to be certain… Read more »

There has been a lot of recent concerns regarding the safety of flea and tick medications for dogs. At Pinnacle Protection dogs we always strive to keep our clients up to speed on the latests research and statistics regarding canine health and nutrition. Recently the FDA has announced that flea and tick medications are causing… Read more »

Allergic reactions for your protection dog can show in a number of ways including having itchy skin. If your dog’s skin is itchy, feet are chewed up or has gooey ears, then it is time to get it checked. Allergies are a common health issue with dogs. This is because the commonly used drugs for… Read more »

Diabetes is a life threatening disease to protection dogs. Just like in humans, the disease is commonly linked to the type of food a dog eats. In as much as diet has a role in causing diabetes, there are other nutritional related factors that also contribute to emergence of the disease. The following are some… Read more »

Does Your Dog Have A Protein Deficiency? Just like humans, dogs need a sufficient amount of protein in their diet for optimal health. The signs a protein deficiency can be overlooked, but once you know what to look for it is easy to spot and to correct. Personal protection dogs work and train hard, which… Read more »

As the owner of personal protection dogs, you want the best for your pet. This often means that you make the annual check-up at the veterinarian’s office a top priority along with making sure they are getting all of the vaccines your vet recommends, but are you aware of the risks that come along with… Read more »

Recently, there has been much ado about probiotics for humans and pets. It’s important to have a clear understanding of probiotics, their function, and which probiotics on the market perform as they should. It is no secret that advertisers are wily with their use of words and can lure the unsuspecting consumer in with cleverly… Read more »

We live in a time where people are more health conscious, self-aware of what they are putting into their bodies, and all the more vital for it! This lifestyle transformation and heightening standard for food integrity naturally includes our beloved personal protection dogs, and all members of the family. Your personal protection dog was an… Read more »

Not all farms are the serene, peaceful, happy places that we want to believe they are. The economy has a strong hand in the agricultural industry and there’s are some dark things being added to our fresh foods and our dog foods in the form of Glyphosate. What is Glyphosate? It’s a herbicide, and the… Read more »